Long-range PCR techniques allow for the amplification of DNA fragments up to which size?
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Correct answer: 10 - 40 kb
Standard Taq polymerase lacks 3' to 5' proofreading, leading to errors that stop long extensions. Long-range PCR uses a blend of polymerases with proofreading ability to amplify fragments up to 40 kb or more.
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